Regarding the plastic, I use cardboard ( not the glossy kind) and cover with grass clippings or hay. Get boxes from the tip behind shops. Completely FREE. Also it will allow rain to penitrate the ground and it breaks down over the year and makes the soil richer.
Nettles and comfrey make good fertiliser you leave them soaking in water for a couple of weeks I think it is. I can’t remember the ratio to add to water but I’m sure the info would be easy to find online
Beautiful!!!!!!!! You've done an AMAZING job!! And no, you won't be crazy for trying to transform that cute little semicircle into your cottage garden dream. Go for it!!!!!!!!!!! You only live once!
I love how you’re using just a little money to make improvements to your cottage garden. I need the mature plants in my garden. We have bunnies, squirrels, above and below ground insects, birds and cats wondering in the garden and destroying the young plants. And mature plant can be very expensive. It’s so frustrating to plant stuff. You’re doing an amazing job.
You have a lovely garden & home! The progress you made is stunning. Thank you for sharing with us. As far as protecting seeds and seedlings I use plastic milk jugs or water bottles or jugs. But glass jars will work as well until they outgrow them. I don't have chickens but I do have chipmunks and other critters. They love to dig up and eat everything. I just keep reseeding. 🙂🌱
Thank you very much I appreciate that! ☺️🌸 I actually did try the milk jug idea a couple of weeks ago and it did work for the chickens but the dogs found them very fun to chew 🤦♀️ lol but I never thought to use glass jars that’s a great idea!!
The garden has filled out nicely. I very much like the way you saved the broken pot and made such a cute grouping of flowers. I think you should put a plan together to remake the gravel filled circle. Work from the inside out and it won't seem so daunting. I think you can do it!
I love what you are doing!! Cuttings are very easy to take, but be quick, the best season is late spring, early summer. Take the cuttings from the green tips. Typically, woody cuttings won't grow roots. Cut them right below a leaf nodule, about 3-4 inches long. Remove all but the last 2-3 leaves, and put in well draining soil or in water. I do mine on my kitchen window in water. That way, I remember to top up the water... Take online lessons with a pinch of salt. Trial and error is your best bet. I absolutely afore your bee happy wreath! It turned out fantastic! Greetings from (too) sunny Spain!!!
I think the problem with the vegetable seeds is the depth of the planters. They need more light to germinate. I ran into the same problem with my tower gardens because I didn't know I had to keep the tiers separate and in full sun until the seedlings were big enough to get light once the tiers were stacked. Live and learn. 😆 Getting the seeds to fully mature plants at this time of year really depends on the length of your growing season. Our growing season lasts until mid to late October, so most things will be fully harvestable before frost even now. By the way, the cleanup of the house walls is fantastic, and I love the swags and wreath you made!
Your garden is looking so beautiful. You have done an awesome job of painting and cleaning. I love your vision for the large circle area. Go for it! Have a fantastic day!❤🌻🌷
Loved this video, don't mind the length as it allows us to see the whole part and hard work that goes into the transformation. It's a big yes for the semi circle transformation!
I have an idea - before you fill out the second semicircle, is there a way you can keep the chickens out of that bit so you can start seeds and cuttings off in pots. Just thinking that you could use it as a nursery area as you can get good deals on seeds and plug plants sometimes that you could grow them there until they get big enough that the chicks aren't interested anymore. It would mean that you can get smaller (cheaper) plants or multipacks of perennials and let them grow on before you plant them out.
Yes great idea! I am seriously considering fencing off a small area just for growing seeds. I tried plastic green houses last year but they couldn’t withstand our weather 🤦♀️☔️🌸
Greetings from California! I stumbled on your channel, looking for ideas for my garden transformation. I love how fearless you are in trying things out and just seeing what happens. I also find your creativity so inspiring. And yes, do the semicircle! It will be magical!
Hydrangeas are really easy to take cuttings from so you can get loads of plants from the ones you have. You could maybe try starting seeds off in pots before planting in the ground and hopefully the chickens won’t pull them up. Have just found your channel and am loving it already, can’t wait to see how the garden progresses. You’ve also given me some ideas to try 😁
I love your videos and your garden! A girl after my own heart, some might say cheapskate but I say savvy! Why pay full price when you can get a bargain?? I've taken lots of inspiration from you, so thank you😊 Can't wait for the next video ❤
Aw thank you so much Jennie that’s kind of you to say! For sure we gotta save where we can, even if I had a lot of money I think I would still shop the sales 😅 take care! ☺️💕🌸🍀🌻
You could plant seeds in a protected area and let them get established, then transplant them to the chicken zone when they're big enough to handle it. House transformation is amazing! Good job!
If you paint the chicken coop black it sort of disappears, especially the wire. I think your garden and house is starting to look gorgeous, you’re giving me inspiration 😊
The plastic greenery will turn blueish in the sun. They are OK for a non sunny area or for indoors. Don't be afraid of mint, just grow it in a container! I love your house and how creative you are being on a budget. This is a wonderful example for many young people! You may be able to ask neighbors for cuttings or rooted plants they are splitting such as Iris or Day Lily!! Free plants!
I have one of those tubular arbors. I tied mine to stakes (you can also put the bottom ends over rebar driven into the ground). Get some rust-stop paint to paint the whole thing. Mine's over 20 years old and I'm still using it in the veggie garden. If you pull a plant out of a pot and it looks like all roots, make sure you loosen the roots really well and spread them out in the planting hole so they don't keep growing in a circle.
I love arches in gardens!! A solution to get your trellis more in the ground for stability is to wet the soil deeply then push the trellis without disturbing the soil too much. If your seeds are under the plastic they might not sprout. For you pumpkin obelisk plant the seeds towards the outside then start training the vines up them. If you want to save the flower pot from the dump there is a glue you can use to repair it. Your lupine is beautiful and the hydrangea as well!!
Hi I love your videos really good tips. I was just thinkingbif you can get a B&q store soon , now they are selling off a lot of perennials that don't look so great but with a bit of compost a pinch of tomato fertilizer in the bottom of the planting hole, they'll be great in a couple of weeks. Buy the fertilizer in a box in Lidl it's quite cheap. Just an idea for your circular bed hope it helps, best wishes from Dublin
The raise beds might need more soil to the top, so the sun can reach your seedlings. The side of the raised bed cast a shadow during much of the day. I too made this mistake this year in pots. I got one purple basil plant even though I put so many seeds in the pot. I hope that’s helps you in the raised beds.
Dont know how big a tractor tyre is but i grow pumpkins and they need a lot of space . Courgettes are great plants for children . You get fast food ! Its too late for seed now but you might get a plant. Good luck. It all looks great fair play to you.
New subscriber here ❤ I just got the news of my own allotment and it needs alot of work. The ground is just too hard for me to dig or break up in this heat, so I’m on a hunt for a old shed and greenhouse to try to start a few things if I take my raised beds to the allotment this year
Have you thought of setting up a paypal or something? I bet I'm not the only viewer who would pitch in for garden supplies. Lots of youtube channels do that.
@beahallberg7822 It needs to be aged or it can burn plants, but it's a great free resource. The contents of the tire look like dirt, as opposed to soil. Soil is rich and alive, dirt, not so much. Pumpkins are heavy feeders so they'll need a boost. Might be some old horse or cow manure around that would work.
I do indeed have a compost bin and for sure my chicken poop goes straight in there, we actually got our first load of soil from it this summer ☺️ the soil around the veg patch is different in different areas, there is A LOT of rocks in some parts from when the house was built and then some parts are grand, it’s not ideal I know but I will add some compost to the tyre ☺️🌸💕🍀🌻
Your gardening skills are inspiring. You’re doing a lovely job and keeping everything budget friendly is an incredible task. I’m in the USA so not sure where I can find discounted plants and accessories like you do, but I’m definitely going to try. Thank you for sharing your journey on creating that beautiful English Cottage Garden.🪴
Thanks so much that’s kind of you to say! I’m not sure where to look in America but a lot of people suggest plant swaps on Facebook or local gardening groups maybe, good luck to you and your garden! 🍀🌸☺️💕
Lowes and Home Depot have a clearance rack! As for accessories.. dollar store in spring has some good stuff. I haven't found any other place for really affordable stuff
@@Brookelogan94 Thank you for the info. I may have to start stopping at Garage/Tag Sales to see what I can find. I could use some large ceramic planters.
